Church Supper Hot Dish | Food Stuff

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup finely chopped carrots
• 2 cups finely chopped celery
• 1 can (5 ounces) chow mein noodles, divided
• 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cups sliced peeled potatoes
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup water